Minister for Kannada and Culture Umashree directed officials to ensure that cultural diversity is showcased in the procession for the Dasara Jamboo Savari scheduled for September 30.
Kannada and Culture Assistant Director H Channappa said that the officials are trying to rope in international troupes to participate in the procession and five nationally accredited teams have agreed to participate.
In the cultural events, 40% of the programmes are reserved for regional teams, 35%, 15% and 10% programmes for state, national and international accredited teams and artistes respectively. More than 250 applications have been received till date, he said.
City Police Commissioner Dr A S Rao, DC D Randeep, Kannada and Culture Director N Vishu Kumar, Food and Civil Supplies Senior Deputy Director K Rameshwarappa, Deputy Commissioner of Police Vikram Amte, Women and Child Welfare Development Deputy Director K Radha and Palace Board Deputy Director T S Subramanya were present.
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